A former addict who now pastors a 15,000-member church, Jud Wilhite offers step-by-step help and inspirational testimonies for those who are trapped by negative habits, dependencies, or even addictions.Throw It Down is straight talking to people who know they have habits and behaviours that are keeping them from being who God made them to be.And no one knows how to boldly confront and bravely encourage like Jud Wilhite.He has spent many joyful years, since beginning his own recovery journey, helping others achieve sobriety through a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. The mean streets of Vegas have been a fertile mission field, and he has witnessed amazing testimonies of God's grace, triumph and forgiveness.Just as God commanded Moses in Exodus to 'throw down' his staff, God asks us to throw down the things that we hold tight, so we are free to accept all the blessings He has in store.Readers will receive the practical help and encouragement they need to throw down their hurts, habits and dependencies and to reclaim health, happiness and God's blessings. Learn more.
These dramatized hymn stories add a new dimension to any worship service and provide a vehicle for understanding the history of hymns and their authors.Compelling adaptations of the stories behind some of the world's favorite hymns. Learn more.
A compelling call to carry God's mercy and compassion to the hurting people of this world.This eminently practical book by two leading experts in the field of poverty reduction offers a clear plan to help ordinary Christians translate their compassion into thoughtful action.Authors Peter Greer and Phil Smith draw on their personal experiences to provide proven solutions for effectively reducing poverty. With photographs by Jeremy Cowart included throughout, The Poor Will Be Glad examines the pitfalls of traditional approaches and outlines a new model of economic development aimed at breaking the cycle of dependency.Through microfinance and employment-based solutions, people who share God's heart for the poor can reorient their efforts from giving handouts to offering a hand up, helping others provide for their families and regain their dignity. This book provides straightforward guidance for individuals and groups eager to carry God's justice, mercy, and compassion to the hurting people in our world. Learn more.
